Cloudflare Pages Functions Full-Stack
Add API routes to Pages sites via functions/ directory — file-based routing with edge bindings.
Why
Pages Functions turn a static site into a full-stack app without leaving Pages — same deploy, same preview URLs, same bindings (KV/D1/R2). No separate Worker to manage.
Cloudflare's network spans 330+ cities in 125+ countries, serving 20% of all internet traffic. Workers have 0ms cold starts (isolate-based) and the free tier covers 100k requests/day.
When
Use when your frontend and API belong together (Next.js, Astro, Remix). Avoid for APIs shared across multiple frontends (use a standalone Worker).
How
Example
Common Problems
- ⚠functions/ in wrong location — must be repo root, not inside src/ or public/
- ⚠Dynamic routes syntax — [id].ts not :id.ts, params accessed via context.params
- ⚠Static assets invoking Functions — use _routes.json exclude to skip /assets/*
Best Practices
- ✓Use _routes.json to limit Function invocations — skip static paths, save CPU costs
- ✓Co-locate middleware — functions/api/_middleware.ts scopes auth to /api only
- ✓Type context with @cloudflare/workers-types — autocomplete for env, params, next
FAQ
What is Cloudflare Pages Functions Full-Stack and what problem does it solve?
Add API routes to Pages sites via functions/ directory — file-based routing with edge bindings. It lets developers deploy, store, and scale without self-managing infrastructure — a core reference for cloud service selection.
How do I get started with Cloudflare Pages Functions Full-Stack in 5 minutes?
Two steps to run it: (1) Create functions/ at repo root — functions/api/users.ts → route /api/users; (2) Methods — export onRequestGet, onRequestPost, onRequestPut, onRequestDelete. Validate on the free tier first, then wire into production.
What is the #1 pitfall with Cloudflare Pages Functions Full-Stack?
The most frequent issue is: functions/ in wrong location — must be repo root, not inside src/ or public/. Run a pre-launch checklist item by item, and add policy/config scanning in CI.
What are the best practices for Cloudflare Pages Functions Full-Stack?
Best practices for Cloudflare Pages Functions Full-Stack include: Use _routes.json to limit Function invocations — skip static paths, save CPU costs; Co-locate middleware — functions/api/_middleware.ts scopes auth to /api only; Type context with @cloudflare/workers-types — autocomplete for env, params, next. The first one — "Use _routes.json to limit Function invocations — skip static paths, save CPU costs" — should be a team default baked into your IaC templates.
How do I control cost and avoid bill surprises with Cloudflare Pages Functions Full-Stack?
Three ways to prevent overspend: (1) tag every resource with env/team and enable billing alarms; (2) set budget thresholds to trigger Slack/email alerts; (3) review idle resources in Cost Explorer regularly and clean them up. Most Cloudflare Pages Functions Full-Stack options offer a free tier — validate within free quota before scaling.